Effects of Horticultural Therapy on Asian Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Kheng Siang Ted NgAngelia SiaMaxel K W NgCrystal T Y TanHui Yu ChanChay Hoon TanIris RawtaerLei FengRathi MahendranAnis LarbiEe Heok KuaRoger Chun-Man Ho

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2018)

HT, in reducing plasma IL-6, may prevent inflammatory disorders and through maintaining plasma CXCL12 (SDF-1α), may maintain hematopoietic support to the brain. HT may be applied in communal gardening to enhance the well-being of older adults.

Keyphrases

physical activity
bone marrow
white matter
oxidative stress
resting state
stem cells
brain injury
cerebral ischemia
smoking cessation